Jesus Ramos says he misses enjoying the outside world. He misses school sports, friends, and taking walks. 

Ramos thinks wearing masks is a good idea “if people actually participated in it.” He goes on to say how “anywhere you go” you won’t “see anyone [social distancing]. They’re all bunched up.” 

Some of his family members even had COVID. One was 50 years old! He couldn’t breathe and had to be hospitalized. 

Ramos doesn’t feel comfortable going back to school since at the time of our interview, he noted, “COVID cases are at an all-time high, around 10,000 cases.” 

Luckily, COVID hasn’t taken a toll on his mental health. He has his friends, video games, working out, and food to keep him happy and healthy.